Advancing Human Resource Project Management - Couverture rigide

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ISBN 10 : 1118458036 ISBN 13 : 9781118458037

Editeur : John Wiley & Sons, 2014

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Get real–world solutions and evidence–based guidelines for HR project management challenges

Tackling major human resources management projects can be daunting, but now you can learn from the lessons of HR professionals who have encountered roadblocks or challenges in similar contexts. Advancing Human Resource Project Management is an in–depth, thoughtful resource that highlights the knowledge and experience of those who have undertaken large HR projects. This guide illustrates what worked and what didn′t, with a focus on evidence and real–world cases to illuminate effective strategies and solutions. Each chapter presents empirical findings complemented by professional judgment and wisdom from human resource management professionals well–versed in global business environments.

Advancing Human Resource Project Management recognizes the importance of context, addresses the practical and professional implications of managing HR management projects in different industry sectors, and provides comprehensive coverage on implementing global development programs and project initiation and planning. Ideal for global Industrial and Organizational Psychology faculty and practitioners, graduate students, and, especially, HR professionals, this resource uncovers the best evidence–based practices available today for effective HR project management strategies. The book includes:

• An emphasis on the implications and challenges of providing solutions for HR business problems on a global scale
• Real–world cases and firsthand professional experiences with summaries of knowledge gained from research and practice
• Advice on tackling challenges inherent in various stages of a project
• Expertise and counsel from HR professionals familiar with large projects and from those who study and work in the field of project management

Let this comprehensive resource guide your approach to initiating and managing large HR projects. With solid, empirical evidence and relatable case studies, Advancing Human Resource Project Management is the ideal professional companion for those looking to strengthen their project techniques, project leadership, and management skills.

Quatrième de couverture :

Building the foundation for the future of HRM project management

By assembling the best evidence–based practices available in the field today in one place, Advancing Human Resource Project Management does two things: it provides you with a comprehensive understanding of what all successful HR projects have in common, and it pushes the envelope in its consideration of timely global, technical, and strategic issues. For HR professionals, as well as students and faculty in industrial and organizational psychology, this latest addition to the SIOP Professional Practice Series should not be missed.

With contributions from leaders in theory and practice, this book strips HR project management down to its essentials, building a foundation that you can use to guide large–scale HR projects in any professional context. Each chapter summarizes the best available evidence on how to proceed through project stages and manage strategy from start to finish. There is no substitute for trial and error, so you will appreciate the numerous case studies and empirical lessons shared throughout the book. Contributors pass on hard–earned wisdom on issues specific to the field of human resource management, such as:

• Designing and organizing large–scale talent development programs
• Navigating human resources litigation, contracts administration, and security
• Global leadership development
• Vetting and implementing human resource management information systems
• Skill development and knowledge management in an HR context

Sensitive to the global business environment and the chaotic realities of human resource management, Advancing Human Resource Project Management showcases real business problems and how to address them. Strengthen your project management skillset by adopting the best strategies for managing HRM projects on a global scale.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley & Sons
• Date d'édition: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1118458036
• ISBN 13: 9781118458037
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 592